work on the tabernacle. The items included a gallery, $1,450; approach to the building, $600; seating, $600; raise floor, $207; elevate stand for choir, $600; and heating, $600 for a total cost of $4,057. Two days later a special meeting was called for the priesthood leaders to further discuss the plans for completing the stake tabernacle. President Heiner explained that the approach to the building, the place for the choir, and the raising of the floor were the most essential items to be completed. He explained that he didn't favor the gallery because of the increased expense. It was also suggested that the tithing sheds be moved and the grounds beautified. President Heiner then asked those present to make a tourof the building to ascertain what the priorities should be in improving the building. Afterwards the meeting was opened for discussion. Most were in favor of the needed improvements. The decision was finally left to the stake presidency. It was also decided to move the tithing sheds as soon as a suitable place could be found.14 On 11 February 1901 a general priesthood meeting was held. President Heiner explained that the presidency had decided to finish the tabernacle according to the plan of the 2nd Ward meetinghouse in Ogden. He explained this would include elevating the stand, adding the seating, work on the vestry, and improving the approach to the building for a cost not to exceed $2,000. The bishops were then asked if they would support the proposal, to which they unanimously agreed. The question of raising funds to carry on the work was then discussed at length. Bishop Charles Turner guaranteed payment of $100 to start things moving. It was then decided to ask all members of the Church outside of the Morgan Ward to contribute $1 per family payable within sixty days.15 On 15 December 1901 President Joseph F. Smith, his First Counselor Anthon H. Lund, and Rudger Clawson, a member of the Quorum of Twelve, attended the quarterly stake conference. In the Sunday afternoon session of conference, President Smith commented on how pleased he was with the building and the fact that it was paid for. He reminded the people that it was a house of worship and not a house of pleasure and that everyone from children to adults should reverence it. The dedicatory prayer was then offered by President Smith, culminating the many years of work and sacrifice by the Saints in the Morgan Valley.16 The Porterville building had been started in October 1897 and completed to the point that it was being used in late 1899; however, it was eleven years after it was started before the Saints had paid for the building and it was dedicated. Dedicatory services were held 21 June 1908, at which time President Joseph F. Smith offered the dedicatory prayer. As early as September 1904, Elder Rulon S. Wells had advised the North and South Morgan wards to unite into one ward. Finally on 15 July 1906 a special meeting was held in the stake meetinghouse at 2:00 p.m. for all who lived in the North and South Morgan area Elders Charles W. Penrose and David O. McKay presided at the meeting. The stake presidency and eight high councilors were also present. Bishop 94